Alison Ashton
Meet Founder
I’ve always been interested in cultures, languages, and the way lives play out halfway around the world—it’s why I majored in cultural anthropology and earned a master’s in international business development.
But for me, the interest was never purely academic. I’ve lived in England, Chile, and New Zealand. I’ve bushwhacked through the Alaskan wilderness, hiked through the Amazon Jungle, and steered boats through the eastern islands of Indonesia. Over the course of a year, I hitch-hiked all the way from Patagonia to California, with a stint volunteering as a line handler on the Panama Canal (and only took a short “cheater” flight once!).
Alongside my personal travels, I’ve built a career as a professional travel guide, expedition leader, and adventure travel designer. My experience includes working as an excursion guide and naturalist for expedition ships in Alaska, Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest, as well as serving as a tour leader in Western Europe. I’ve experienced adventure travel from both sides: as the adventurer and the experience provider. I’ve been the boots-on-the-ground guide, cutting through the undergrowth and the trip planner, coordinating with in-destination partners from afar. I'm well-prepared and highly skilled to take on any travel planning task, ensuring your exciting travel dreams and needs are met.
Adventures You Can Trust
After approaching adventure travel from all angles, I’ve learned that it all comes down to one simple thing: Trust.
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Because traveling adventurously doesn’t mean you’re letting go of all your fears and throwing caution to the wind. It means journeying forward—and embracing the unknown—even in the face of those fears. You can do it, though, when you trust that your experience is in the right hands.
I want our travelers to feel comfortable fully embracing the unknown—because they trust our expert guides and hand-picked partners to get them through it safely. Our client-first service, support, and unparalleled global travel knowledge means you can rest easy, and focus on the experience, on your next expedition.
